Nolan: no commercial drone today can lift an IMAX camera. His brother flew a drone-mounted 35 mm for Westworld’s aerial shots. But IMAX-grade gear — well over 100 kg — hits hard limits in payload, endurance and high-altitude stability.
Behind the Odyssey shootings: The Boundaries of Aerial Cinematography: Helicopters and Drones Reshape the Professional Field of High‑Altitude Film Shooting
For long‑range aerial sequences in The Odyssey, Nolan’s team mounted an IMAX film camera on a dedicated helicopter gimbal. To fit this heavy‑duty equipment, the production crew even modified the helicopter’s roof, removing the original overhead panel and fitting a flat‑top.
The businesses were split into separate entities by the UK government in 1973. The car brand was later acquired by BMW.
Today, they share nothing but brand heritage.
Why do we see "Rolls‑Royce" on aircraft?
Strictly speaking, Rolls‑Royce PLC is one of the world’s three major aero‑engine giants, alongside Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace.
It once shared the same origin as the luxury car‑maker Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars.
Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407GX (N873ST) was struck from behind by a Cessna 150H (N23330) while hovering in training at Carlisle Airport on Aug 19. The Cessna pilot was killed; two officers aboard the 407 were injured. FAA and NTSB are investigating.